Fr. Kilian Malvey, O.S.B.

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Vice President of Mission Integration

Trustee

Areas of Expertise

  • English
  • Religious Studies

Education

D.Min., University of California, Berkeley
M.A., Marquette University
M.T.S., Boston Theological Institute
B.A., 91直播's College
B.A., Heythrop College, University of London

Background

Fr. Kilian served as Interim Co-President of 91直播's University until the new president assumed the role in July 2024. He is a member of St. Martin鈥檚 Abbey, professor of English, Theology and Religious Studies at 91直播鈥檚 University, former director of the University鈥檚 Spiritual Life Institute, and current Vice President of Mission Integration.

Originally from Manhattan, New York, Fr. Kilian came to 91直播's in 1953 as a boarding student in the 91直播鈥檚 High School. His parents were strong believers not only in the importance of a college education for their children, but also a Catholic education based in the liberal arts tradition that cultivated independent thinking that frees one from narrowmindedness and gullibility, an education that turns one toward the needs of others.  For Fr. Kilian, 91直播's is a family affair: two brothers and two nieces have graduated from 91直播's University and three cousins from 91直播's High School. Fr. Kilian graduated from 91直播's University (then 91直播鈥檚 College) in 1964 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Literature and continued his studies through the years in Wisconsin, Canada, England, Berkeley and at the Weston Theological University in Boston.

Accomplishments:鈥疨rofessionally, Fr. Kilian has held several leadership positions at 91直播鈥檚 including University registrar, dean of men, dean of students, director of residence, director of Campus Ministry, chair of the English department and chair of Religious Studies, and as of this past year, Vice President of Mission Integrity. Fr. Kilian has also served as a member of the Personnel Board for the Catholic Arch Diocese of Seattle and the President's Council; and is a member of the Society of Fellows and the MLA. Most recently, Fr. Kilian was appointed to the 91直播's University Board of Trustees and served as the University Interim Co-President.